some things won't last 25 years. ah! woof! some things will. ♪ from nbc news this is a special edition of "today" with california girls kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb from santa monica place in santa monica, california. ♪ >> hello. >> oh, hey! >> you know, february 12th. it's fat booze day tuesday to us. >> it is. i always spend -- i try to spend mardi gras in new orleans, but i

have to say this is not a shabby place to spend mardi gras. we have some beads. do you all want some beads? come on. we got beads right here for you. she lost an eye, but she's fine. yeah, baby. i'm not finished yet. there's still more to give. oh, yes. yes. yes, indeed. oh, oh. oh. i got the last two big ones. oh, yeah. in the cheap seats, baby. all right. you guys happy mardi gras. happy happy mardi gras. >> it's an old-fashioned trick. >> i like your hat. >> thanks. >> oh, thank you. >> problem apparently with me. >> so it is fat tuesday, and it's fat tuesday for a couple of reasons.

one, kathie lee and i feel incredibly bloated. we did. we ate our way. >> we ate our way across los angeles the other day with our dear friend curtis stone, top chef curtis stone. >> we're going to show you the piece in a second. >> i promise you, we went to every restaurant. we went to that sushi place called catsuya. in the valley. the sushi was crazy. we went to dantanas. we just kept eating. >> tacos. >> we couldn't fit into our spanx. we hate ourselves. >> it gives new meaning to fat tuesday. it just does. that's not going to stop us from continuing the tour. what are we having, hodie? >> we are having a pomegranate margarita for mardi gras. >> children, close your eyes and your ears. it's good for your sex life. >> they call it fat tuesday. you guys wonder why they call it fat tuesday? >> it's a great story.

>> there's an ancient custom that comes from parading around a fat ox around paris. >> which in our politically correct world you're not supposed to call anybody a fat ox. but they did it. right around paris where everybody was so skinny. that was supposed to remind people that they're not to eat meat during lent. >> is that the point? >> this is a religious holiday, hoda. >> i thought it was for drinking and showing off your you know whats, but i lived in new orleans for many years, and i have seen many a mardi gras, and i saw a lot of you know whats, but it's not just celebrated in new orleans. they celebrate it in biloxi, mississippi, and around the world in different places. in rio de janeiro and belgium. >> and also today in santa monica. >> yeah. you guys, we're noticing some very, very cool signs out in the audience. there's a sign right there in the back where two happy faces peeking right through. we are looking for your sign as we do our chat. we're talking and listening and looking for your sign. we're going to pick our favorite

sign, and then you're going to get a present, and we don't know what it is because we didn't bring any gifts with us. but it will be something on the table. you can have. there is something -- there's a mardi gras tradition called the king cake. you guys know about that this? >> hoda didn't know about it. >> i did know. >> all those years in -- come on. all those years in new orleans. >> there's a baby in the king cake, and whoever gets the baby has to buy the next king cake. >> baby jesus. she didn't understand that. >> i don't like tearing it up. i'll hold it. you tear it up. here i go. get involved. whoever gets the baby has to buy the next king cake. be gentle because i like the -- oh, oh, oh. >> can you -- you know what, we're going to need some help from the audience i think with this. >> it's delicious. >> i found the baby. >> you did? you did? >> it's baby jesus. >> you get to buy the next king cake. >> i don't want to. >> that's what you get. all the years we've been doing this i have never found the baby.

>> it's such a great adventure. >> it's a sign. of what i don't know, but -- okay. let's continue the show. >> all right, you guys. anyway, is my mike really not working anymore, guys? >> no, it's not. >> fine fine fine. it's not working. we're talking about jet lag because we flew from new york to l.a. >> go ahead. keep talking. i'm in show business. the show goes on. the show goes on. keep talking, hoda. >> all right. jet lag is one of those -- oh, god. >> just don't call attention to it. nobody notices. >> disgusting. >> i got it under my nails too. wait, wait, wait. >> oh. i knew you ruined a perfectly good drink. you're sick. you are gross. forget it. forget about jet lag. we fly across the country and you get tired. but what we found out is people in l.a. are different from people in new york. the coasts are completely different, as you guys know. one of the ways people are

different is in the way they speak. we're getting the hang of it. we're learning and listening, but there is some interesting tape. and this kind of nutshells how people in l.a. talk. let's take a listen. >> take mountain. >> just take pass. >> take the 5 to the 605 to the 210 and the 134 to 101. >> can you believe it's january? >> you look so skinny. >> do you have almond milk? >> gogi berry. >> i love kale. >> do you have anything organic? >> this is why i only drink intelligensia coffee. >> this is why i drink coconut water. >> i love new york, but i would never want to live there. >> why do i never go to the beach when it's right there? >> i have been craving this for days. >> grilled cheese animal style and fries animal style. >> i love in and out. >> i just had a juicer. >> i sat next to jack nicholson at the lakers game. >> there's david spade. >> i know him. >> i think he is on "dexter" or something. whatever. >> wow.

>> i used to live out here years ago, and i lived in the valley, and they never spoke like an idiot. >> and my god. i like that kind of valley girl talk. do you? >> for an egyptian, you come naturally to it, hoda. you really do. >> i was born in oklahoma. >> but you started out -- your roots are in cairo. the san fernando valley. >> let's talk about love because it is -- valentine's day, we're knocking on the door. and the question is, how would you define love? we went on our klgandhoda.com page, and we asked people to send in pictures of what they thought love was. >> love is different things to different people. >> it is, so here is one of the pictures. >> is that the one -- >> the one with the two little kids? it is such a beautiful shot. oh, no. this is two older people. they said these people categorize love as endless. >> they've been married a long long time. >> they're really adorable.

>> then there was a beautiful picture. ruth cramer. >> good one. >> 75 years old. yep, yep. what'sp now? >> here's the little kids. >> that's dana creek and she says love is capturing the moment that defines us as parents. i would agree with that. >> here's kathie lee's definition of love. she's with one of the guys that works -- >> i am spanking him and it's called love is no accident. that happens to be kyle miller, who is the sweetest kid in the whole world. >> he is like roger straight arrow. let's see your signs, you guys. >> i think we should go get up and pick a sign. >> i can't, hoda. there's a reason for it. >> stay here. stay here. stay. >> i love this one. two grammys from oklahoma. our husbands think we're at the grocery store. that's close. >> i like that. >> that's the three girls right in the front row. >> i love hoda, i love wine. >> how about the back. happy hour. >> sorry. >> wait. she's the hoda to my kathie lee. she's the kathie lee to my hoda. >> i like that too.

i drank every day on my cruise for you. isn't that sweet? >> that is sweet. look over here. wait. look at this monkey. mr. giggles. >> what's he trying to say? >> i don't know. it's a little weird, but i'm liking it a lot. >> the winner is you guys. >> okay. the winner is you guys. come here. come on up. come on up. what can we give them? >> let's give them -- >> there's only one mug. >> congratulations. >> not that drink. it's your drink. >> no, it's sweeter. >> don't drink that drink. >> it's delicious. >> what are your names? >> dustin. >> what's your name? >> kia. >> you guys, you're very creative. let's get a good shot. we got a good shot of that? oh, don't drink it. >> there you go. >> all right, you guys. we have a big show for you today. a lot is coming up. >> we have no idea.

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>> this guy came out from the east coast. he started up this sandwich shop with incredible bread, really great ingredients, and he just does a super job. i felt like bringing you guys by. >> it's all fresh. you can tell. oh, my god. >> see how the bread is all -- >> i want to watch how you bite it. >> bite it. >> you bite it. >> you bite it. >> you bite it. >> oh. that was really good, curtis. very good. >> so here we are at katsu-ya. the famous japanese chef who does the most fabulous sushi. wait until you taste the sushi. >> this is yellow tail with jalapenos. >> do it. >> mm. >> mm. >> don't down the hatch with that. you'll regret it.

>> we are going to meet him? >> oh, my gosh. there is the man himself. mm. >> chef, i'm trying to explain to them how you have the fish so soft, so tender. >> i get it fresh every single day. >> fresh. yellow tail, scallop and shrimp? >> yes. >> next place. let's go. >> this is dantana's. this has been popular with the hollywood crowd for many years. >> when i first came to hollywood. you're right. it's been here forever. >> this is adorable. >> the wine first. >> oh, well, isn't that the usual? how are you doing? >> hello. oh. hello. what is your name? >> andre. >> of course it is. >> of course it is. ♪ ♪ mambo italiana >> oh, hoda woman.

that's a hunk of meat. >> you're a vegetarian, correct? >> that looks delicious. >> what a beautiful spot. >> you are showing us -- >> you really are, curtis. i'm loving it. >> we want to show you los angeles. >> would you order for us? >> let me do it. >> yucatan fish taco. here we have our grilled chicken sandwich. >> pollo. chicken. >> enjoy. that's really delicious. >> what are we eating? that's my question. >> fish. and this is -- what is this? >> this is el pesto. it's like a chili sauce. >> i love that they're a family. don't you? >> the food is great. to be honest it's super fresh, too. really healthy.

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>> here on the roster greg from "the quiet list" married for 20 years with three sons. yeah. >> bob host of "showdown." the radio show "happy hour." he is divorced and now single. >> jaleel white from "total blackout". you might know him as erkle, and he is single with a daughter. and last but certainly not least, from "i was switched at birth" married with two beautiful children. >> what a shame that is. what a shame. >> we're going to take questions from the crowd. what do you have for us? >> first up we've got claire from west hollywood. >> hi. my question is i've been dating my boyfriend for two years and don't want him to feel any pressure for valentine's day. do you guys have any kind of fun carefree date ideas? >> oh, carefree date ideas. after two years of dating. be careful. >> go, ginea. >> me? >> i don't celebrate valentine's day. [ booing ] >> i got nobody. what do you want? i'm divorced. you wonder why. i would say keep it light and fun.

maybe, you know, a nice dinner. a little dancing. >> check this out. check this out. you need to dress up like daisy duke and have a picnic in the bedroom. >> oh! >> i'm curious what gille has to say. >> i think i would go with you. i think it's very important to make it real, and if you love each other that's the most important. so just have a good time. >> i've been married for 20 years. what's sexy for us is not using a coupon. [ laughter ] >> here's a facebook question from jennifer. why do men always have a hard time expressing their feelings? are they scared to look like a softy? >> it's weird. i have no problem expressing my feelings. i never heard that before. only really here i heard that men have to be -- >> real tough. >> it's you european men that have no trouble with that. >> i don't know. >> that's absolutely true. women express their feelings in

groups. they talk about things. men don't do that. we really don't. >> i'm a mushy guy. i'm divorced. >> i know. >> i'm a mushy guy. i'm a sensitive guy. i'm not afraid to lay it out there. >> why do you think? >> i don't think we have a problem expressing our feelings. we don't want those feelings used against us at a later date. >> there you go. >> that's it. okay. >> okay. >> next up we have mouse from santa monica. she was a dj. that's why her name is so cool. >> hi, guys. >> hi. >> so my question is what is your biggest turn-off when you first meet a lady? >> oh, good one. very good question. >> go for it. >> gille, what do you think? >> it's very difficult to ask me a turn-off when it comes to a woman per se because i don't see any turn-off in a woman. personally. >> i have one. >> i have one. >> bob.

>> manners. >> i have someone who -- especially if i see them interacting with their family members or even with a waitress or waiter, if they're rude, i'm done. >> you're out? >> okay. >> yep. >> with amazing top -- >> she can be as rude as she wants. and i love her. >> gille? >> jaleel? >> if she sleeps in the bed with her dog. >> oh. >> i got a problem with that. >> there's no hope for you and me. >> she's telling me you're not even number two. >> i guess i can't date you either. >> what do you think? >> if it's a male dog, i get very -- i don't want anybody showing me up. it's been so long. i think if a woman doesn't eat. you take her out to dinner and she goes i want somebody that's at the salad bar pulling up a chair. >> we're going to take a commercial break and we're coming back with our boys right after this. ♪ with this flu season being the most severe in years, it's important to follow cdc guidelines >> we are back with our guys tell all panel. who are they?

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things, and they usually come. >> look at that. >> you came to the right place. >> what do you think? >> what do you think, jaleel? >> i think people should always go to places that cater to their own interests, so if you are into yoga or let's go back to the girl that likes to have the dog sleep in the bed are her. go to a dog park. >> why does gille have on a scarf? >> it's very cold this morning. >> it was. >> but it's not now. take it off. take it off. take it off. >> why does gille have on a jacket? it's so -- >> where are we now? >> let's get to our next question. here's the question. it's a facebook post from britney. do men really enjoy sending those mushy valentine's cards, or are we wasting our money? >> we like to receive them. >> i think the question is sending.

>> getting them. >> the impersonal card. the card that's written by somebody somewhere in a building somewhere. no. it's got to be personal. i really believe that. >> even if you made it with a crayon, it means you took some time and thought -- put some thought into it. >> jaleel has a problem with that. >> no, i don't. i'm a valentine's day fan. all these guys beat up valentine's day. i just love it. it's great. >> do you like getting the mushy cards from your girlfriends? >> i'm sending myself a valentine's this year. >> we don't really do cards, per se. >> what do you do so we can live vicariously through you? >> it would take me all morning to explain what we do. the cards, it's fun. >> i guess when you meet somebody it's very important for somebody to write something with their own hand. it's nicer than getting a card. >> you write anything and have gille raid reed -- read it to her. >> i don't know what the hell he

says, but i love it. >> another question. >> i came here from santa monica with a little question on pickup lines. maybe you should avoid bob ginea. he is going to ask about a rose. >> hi there. so i find it difficult to approach men that i find attractive. what would you recommend some of the best pick-up lines for a woman to use on a man? >> how do you approach a guy? short sentences. >> don't. >> how do you do it? >> walk up and say hi. i'm whatever my name is. i think that's nice. >> would you care for a glass of milk? i mean, you know, don't pretend that you're anything you're not. >> be real. be who you are. >> the art of a woman is women can flirt with their eyes like nobody's business. you just got to be in the space. that's it. >> just get in there. >> just get -- >> i agree. i think the lady looks at the man and she is smiling and she feels like, you know right away a guy would pick on that and would go himself. i don't think the woman should go per se. i think -- >> it's a turn-off for you? >> i think -- >> you said there were no turn-offs with you with a woman? >> yeah.

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♪ i'm back in the saddle again >> if you are in l.a. and you want to do what the stars do, here's what you do. you take a hike. we are just a stone's throw away from this historic hollywood strip. it's a place called runyon canyon. it's a 160-acre park, and people apparently like to walk around

in it. >> we can't understand because you would scuff your stilettos so sara went for us. >> i spent half the day on horseback and half on my own two feet and did some work myself. it was nothing short of spectacular. ♪ >> when you think of l.a., you think of beaches and hollywood and we're sitting on a ranch right now. >> right in the middle of hollywood. yeah, this is not what you normally think would be up here. >> are you a legit cowboy? >> i've been accused of it before, yeah. >> can i call you cowboy from here on out? >> if it makes you feel more comfortable. >> it does. what are we doing today? i heard we're taking a ride. >> we're going to be getting on some of these lovely equine animals. we're going to be going out to griffith park, which is one of the largest state parks in the country. 4,000 acres up there. >> we'll see the hollywood sign? >> we will have one of the closest views of the hollywood sign. >> i stretched and warmed up. i heard this is going to be a really long hike. my body is ready. let's go. i got this. well, she's got this.

yep, you can do this. what a short ride. we're here, you guys. look, it's the hollywood sign. it's much smaller than i thought. >> that's not the real hollywood sign. >> oh. >> welcome to hollywood, baby. ♪ i am just a cowboy ♪ ♪ a cowboy's life is the life for me ♪ >> everyone is fit in california, so it is time for me to get my workout. the horse did all the work in the hills. it's my turn, but i am not doing this alone. let's go get a furry friend. >> what are all these dogs doing here? >> well, all these dogs are homeless dogs. they're rescued from high kill shelters. >> this is my first time hiking in runyon canyon, and everybody tells me to do it with a dog no matter what. >> we call it a dog-panion. >> i'll take rusty. >> check out my cool dog. ♪ and they called it puppy love ♪

♪ oh, i guess they'll never know ♪ >> now i've got to get some doggy food out. i made a promise. >> do you have a dog? these are adorable. you look like you want a dog. i saw it in your eyes. it was like this. do you have a dog? do you want one? oh, okay. are you free tonight? sir. do you need a dog? excuse me. does this one need a sibling? these are adoptable dogs. >> hey, guys. wait for me. you look like you need a dog, sir. >> let's just -- rusty, come say hi. rusty doesn't have a home or a mommy. >> oh. >> yeah. >> you look like you want one, though. >> i have five kids. >> you are already good. you are practiced. >> give your sad face. doesn't have a home. >> i wasn't able to find you a

home today. oh, possibly my own home. but we are going to do a call-out because you are clearly an l.a. dog. we are going to find you an l.a. home. if you are watching, please give rusty a home. >> and if you are in the l.a. area and you need to adopt a pet, pets without borders has tons of dogs. >> how sweet. >> thank you, sara. ? are you ready to strut your sexy stuff? >> we have lingerie for him and her. >> oh, how exciting. >> awe uh-huh.

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need to unwrap on valentine's day. for guys and for girls. >> yes. thank you, guys. welcome to l.a. >> i love it. i love it. >> so you've got four hot looks for valentine's day, right? >> yes. >> first up is kind of a fun and flirty look. this is the essential negligee. we have bree? >> we're taking to the bedroom today. >> hello. >> she's wearing the negligee that i think flatters most body types. this is from the toy. >> so cool. >> you can full on just wear the little -- >> yep. >> flatters your bust. we like that. shows a little leg without showing too much. and then -- >> what about david? >> what about david? >> this is nice. it looks nice. she feels comfortable, sexy, without showing too much. >> affordable? >> $58. >> who cares? >> right?

>> thank you, guys. >> thank you. >> the next look we have taylor. she's in a basic black bra and spiced it up, and she's with sam. >> i think this is a great way. she just -- we just matched the shorts to the bra. it's easy. it kind of gives that girl next door fantasy, and she's wearing pj salvage shorts, and her bra is calvin klein, $30 bra, and then our guy is wearing classic pajama pants from michael kors. >> nothing more comfortable than that. >> taylor is our brave girl today. >> you look great. you look great. thanks, taylor. thank you, sam. >> very good, you guys. >> let's get some red hot -- >> you have taylor. >> yes, so taylor is wearing a sexier version of the classic pajama. she has $148 for the set, and you can find them at nordstrom's, and we pop the button and show a little cleavage. >> a little? hello. >> you can cover up, or just let the girls out a little bit, which is what we did. >> what kind of a bra does she have on? >> a demi-lace bra with a little jewel. show the jewel off.

then we have polo boxers. >> those are comfy. >> yeah. ralph lauren. >> all right. >> those are adorable. great, you guys. >> thank you. >> satin is really sexy on your skin and thank you, guys. >> always. >> thank you. >> all right. let's bring out our last look. we have suzanne and stephan. come on up, kiddos. >> so susan is wearing -- this is easy. if you want to be a little covered up and maybe show off the bum and the legs. short little shorts by juicy. the top is $58, and the bottoms are $48. and our guy right here, steven, is wearing shorts by tipton. >> none of the guys have any body hair. >> no. >> is that what happens? >> they are very manicured. yes. they are very -- >> manscaping is totally in. >> yes. >> waxing? what happens here? >> he is like that. >> notice, he is not miked. >> who's listening, anyway? >> where would you put it?

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>> sometimes you get wine for 15 bucks a bottle. >> we are going to test it out. nobody knows better than we do about our wine. here is the lovely gals. we have six budget-friendly california convenient vinos. >> susan and her sister molly. >> welcome to you two beautiful ladies. >> all affordable, delicious wines. >> okay. >> let's get started. >> chardonnay. jack hammer. beautiful lime. tropical fruit on the note.

let's just go in. forget the notes. >> is that a chardonnay? >> 100% chardonnay. great with fish tacos. bright and friendly. >> it's gorgeous. >> okay. next one is dancing coyote. this is from clarksburg. family has been making wine for five generations. this is a pinot grigio. it's a black fish wine. >> it's my breakfast wine. dancing coyote every day. >> brunch wine. >> it is perfect with eggs. i have to say. >> delicious. >> delicious. >> okay. i love that. >> that is so good. that's a little aromatic. now we're getting really aromatic. really smell this. banyan. gewurtztraminer. >> god bless you. >> is this a reese ling? >> no. it's polarizing grape. >> it polarizes people. shouldn't have it. >> don't be scared of it. this is the perfect wine for indian food or thai food. >> it's sweet. . try it with spicy food and i'm telling you it will shine. >> it's a sweet wine.

>> it's lower in acidity so it tastes sweet, and it's beautiful. >> that's very nice. >> look how kath lines up the glasses. she can't help it. >> ocd. >> what is this? >> thus us lucinda and millie. it's a cab. it's organic grapes. you feel good drinking it. organic grapes. this is a great picnic red. really romantic. it's not a heavy cab. >> not at all. >> i like this cab. >> breakfast sauce. >> breakfast. i can't believe -- by the way, i can't believe these are $15. >> $11.99 for this one. not kidding. >> next one is dexter lake. look at this label. it's super fun. anything with a mustache. >> pinot noir. >> a blend. petite blanc, petite bourdeaux.

>> well, it doesn't take itself too seriously, which is what we love about this wine. also, organic and sustainable grapes. >> is that important to you ladies? or do you give a rip? >> we drink so much, you better. >> when you drink like we do, we -- >> we've been there. and tur -- amateurs. line these babies up. there you go. >> the last one is called the pessimist. >> oh. this is paso robles. this is right off the coast. san luis obispo. >> i was there for a music festival last summer. the cantinas. >> sara, nice of you to join us. >> we think it's the best way to end a drinking segment is with a little party. ♪ ♪ >> here we go. we're going to move like jagger.